For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 858 students in Lawrence County, SD.
The top ranked public middle schools in Lawrence County, SD are Atall Elementary - 17, Elm Springs Elementary - 13 and Opal Elementary - 15. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lawrence County, SD public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the South Dakota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Lawrence County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public middle school average of 38% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Lawrence County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Atall Elementary - 17
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
16375 Atall Rd
Whitewood, SD 57793
(605) 269-2264
Whitewood, SD 57793
(605) 269-2264
Grades: K-8
| 8 students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Elm Springs Elementary - 13
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
21309 Elm Springs Rd
Whitewood, SD 57793
(605) 269-2264
Whitewood, SD 57793
(605) 269-2264
Grades: K-8
| 9 students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Opal Elementary - 15
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
18010 Opal Rd
Whitewood, SD 57793
(605) 269-2264
Whitewood, SD 57793
(605) 269-2264
Grades: K-8
| 14 students
Rank: #44.
Hereford Elementary - 08
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15998 Cross S Rd
Whitewood, SD 57793
(605) 269-2264
Whitewood, SD 57793
(605) 269-2264
Grades: K-8
| 11 students
Rank: #55.
Spearfish At Canyon Hills Elementary - 09
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2519 Windmill Dr
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 717-1229
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 717-1229
Grades: 4-8
| 5 students
Rank: #66.
Central Meade County School - 09
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
19625 Ball Field Road
Whitewood, SD 57793
(605) 269-2264
Whitewood, SD 57793
(605) 269-2264
Grades: K-8
| 56 students
Rank: #77.
Spearfish Middle School - 05
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1600 N Canyon
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 717-1215
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 717-1215
Grades: 6-8
| 593 students
Rank: #88.
Lead-deadwood Middle School - 02
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
234 S Main St
Lead, SD 57754
(605) 717-3898
Lead, SD 57754
(605) 717-3898
Grades: 6-8
| 158 students
Rank: n/an/a
Black Hills At Canyon Hills - 08
Alternative School
2519 Windmill Dr
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 347-4467
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 347-4467
Grades: 4-8
| 4 students
Lawrence County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Black Hills Education Connection - 03 High School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
2910 4th Ave
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 347-4467
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 347-4467
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Po Box 16
Whitewood, SD 57793
(605) 269-2264
Whitewood, SD 57793
(605) 269-2264
Grades: K-8
| 8 students
Po Box 16
Whitewood, SD 57793
(605) 269-2264
Whitewood, SD 57793
(605) 269-2264
Grades: K-8
| 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Lawrence County, SD?
The top ranked public middle schools in Lawrence County, SD include Atall Elementary - 17, Elm Springs Elementary - 13 and Opal Elementary - 15.
How many public middle schools are located in Lawrence County, SD?
9 public middle schools are located in Lawrence County, SD.
What is the racial composition of students in Lawrence County, SD?
Lawrence County, SD public middle schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public middle schools average of 38% (majority American Indian).
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